Wedding Babysitter
Know Your Little Ones Are in Good Hands With a
Your Happy Nest Event Babysitter
When you book a Your Happy Nest wedding babysitter or event sitter in Atlanta, Charleston, or Charlotte, you're getting much more than just childcare! You're getting a fully vetted professional who can step right in to keep your little guests happy, safe, and entertained while parents relax and enjoy the celebration. All of our wedding and event sitters go through the same rigorous screening process as our professional nannies.
Pricing
Babysitting booking fees are charged when the sitter is confirmed by our agency. Once confirmed, booking fees are non refundable.
Rates for Weddings & Event Babysitting
✓ Special Event or Overnight Sitters: $40 per sitter per day.
✓ Less than 48 hours notice: $10 rush fee
✓ Weddings or Special Event Rates:
1 Child: $30/hr
2 Children: $32/hr
3 Children: $35/hr
4 Children: $40/hr
Rates may vary depending on special needs, location, or other factors that require a higher hourly rate.
Why Hire a
Your Happy Nest Wedding Babysitter:
Our event sitters go through the same vetting process as our nanny candidates, which includes an agency interview, 3 verified childcare references, social media/online screening, CPR/First Aid certification, and a thorough background check.
You won’t just be matched with any sitter; we carefully select a sitter for your family based on your specific event needs and the sitter’s experience.
Our sitters are all at least 20 years old and have at least three years of childcare experience, with many having extensive backgrounds as career nannies.
Special Needs Babysitters Available
Our network includes babysitters with special needs childcare experience, ready to step in for weddings, events, or everyday occasional support. Whether your child does best with a clear routine, sensory awareness, or just extra patience, we'll work to match you with a sitter who can keep them safe, comfortable, and supported.
How it works!
Note:
-All bookings must have a 4 hour minimum.
-Families pay the sitter directly at the end of the shift via venmo, cash, zelle etc.
-All booking fees are non-refundable once confirmed.
-If cancelled within 48 hours, our 4 hour minimum to the sitter is due.
Ready to Book a
Your Happy Nest Babysitter?
Reviews
We were referred to Your Happy Nest by a friend when we were searching for babysitters while on vacation in IOP. We’ve now used them two years in a row and plan to use them every summer when we head down. The team is great at communication and finding awesome caretakers for our group of kids under 3. They were also quick to find an alternate when one of our sitters got sick day of.
-Tally W.
We got a babysitter through Your Happy Nest's placement services last month. Enrolling on the site and scheduling a sitter was a breeze. Our babysitter that day, Ms. Susan, was really nice and bonded with our toddler wonderfully. She was also punctual and professional. All in all, a great experience and we highly recommend using their services.
-Sneha S.
Your Happy Nest saved my life!! I started out on a popular babysitting website c**e.com and two different babysitters fell through at the last minute. I received a reply email from Your Happy Nest less than 10 minutes after I sent my inquiry. They were happy to schedule me with an amazing babysitter just hours before the time I needed coverage. The kids loved her and told me they had a great time. Thank you!!!
-Maegan S.
Frequently Asked Questions
Have a question we didn’t answer? Email us at babysitting@yourhappynest.com
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Most of our families pay their babysitter via cash, venmo, zelle or other online payment app. The family is responsible for getting payment information directly from the sitter, as we do not handle payments through the agency.
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Rates depend on the number of children and the nature of the event. Hourly rates start at $30/hr for one child and increase based on group size, with a $40 per sitter per day booking fee for special event sitters. Rates may run higher depending on special needs, location, or other factors.
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We start our process with an agency interview where we go over their experience, qualifications, and agency expectations.
All sitters must meet the minimum requirements:
Minimum of 2 years professional child care experience
CPR and First Aid certified
Valid US driver's license
Non-smoking
Minimum of 3 professional references
Background check including a 7 year background search screening criminal, social security verification, driving record and sexual offenders registry.
We also do a full social media and google/online screening on each candidate.
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Yes! There is a field when you are filling out your babysitting request where you can book a specific sitter. We will reach out to that sitter directly first and if they aren’t available, we will find another great sitter in our network for you!
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To keep our caregivers and families safe, babysitting services cannot be provided for children who are sick or contagious.
Please note that if you cancel in under 48 hours due to illness, the 4 hour minimum is still due to the sitter and the booking fee will not be refunded.
Families should not book or must cancel a sitter if a child is experiencing any of the following within the past 24 hours:
• Fever (100.4°F or higher or requiring fever-reducing medication)
• Vomiting or diarrhea
• COVID-19, flu, RSV, strep throat, or other contagious respiratory illnesses
• Persistent or productive cough
• Pink eye, Hand-Foot-and-Mouth disease, chickenpox, measles, or impetigo
• Lice
• Any unexplained rash with fever
• Any illness that would prevent a child from attending school or daycareChildren must be symptom-free for at least 24 hours without medication before babysitting services can resume.
If a child becomes ill during a the event, families may be asked to return early.
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When your sitter arrives, we ask that a family member meets them in the lobby of the hotel for the safety of both you and the sitter.
The family is responsible for reimbursing the sitter for any parking fees (if applicable)
Families will also typically provide food for the sitter whether it be a pizza for them and the kids or allow them to order food delivered to the room.
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Yes! We have the option to buy babysitting booking credits in bulk and save! You can buy 5 credits and get 1 free when you buy in bulk and the credit will be applied automatically when you book your sitter. To purchase credits in bulk, log into your dashboard and go to your profile. You will see the option to purchase credits when you are in your profile. If you need assistance, please email babysitting@yourhappynest.com
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Yes absolutely! You can make any specific requests to help us find the best match for your family. We can’t guarantee we will always have someone available with specific experience when you need a sitter but with our vast network, we can usually find you the right match!
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Yes! Sitters can be booked for a weekend or just one overnight depending on your needs. The booking fee for an overnight sitter is $40 per 24 hour period.
You would typically pay the sitter their hourly rate for daytime hours and then a flat rate of around $150 for sleeping hours. If they are caring overnight for a newborn or baby who wakes up throughout the night, they would be paid a regular hourly rate for day and night hours.